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Brussels Park

Place des Palais, Bruxelles, Bruxelles

Description

Brussels Park is literally at the historical centre of political power in Belgium with the Royal Palace at its southern edge and the House of Parliament to the north. It is set on the site of the gardens of the former Palace of Coudenberg and covers 32ha with noteworthy features such as the 18th century Royal Park Theatre, a cast iron Bandstand, the Vauxhall's wooden bandstand, two water bassins, and various sculptures mainly inspired by Greco-Roman mythology.

Access & Transport

The park is directly northeast of Place Royale, in the historical centre of Bruxelles. Metro station 'Park' (1, 5) is at its northwest corner. The tram lines 92 and 93 also stop there and further along its western edge at 'Palais'.

Instructions & Recommendations

Best enjoyed on a sunny day, of course. We suggest combining this activity with the Royal Place or one of the museums around Place Royale followed by the St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral.

Meta review

The park is quite popular and described as spacious and relaxing with the usual ponds, fountains and sculptures. But according to reviewers doing the tourist rounds of the city, it really comes into its own after a half or full day of visits and walking the streets of Bruxelles, with the shadowed alleys and benches waiting for you and F&B kiosks selling some fries and drinks.

Environmental & Social

Green attraction. Part of the city's architectural and artistic heritages + enhances the living environment of residents

Conclusion

In our opinion, Brussels Park should be planned as a break between museum visits around Place Royale or as a transition between the Royal Palace area and the sights around the Cathedral of St. Michael and the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert.

Key positive

Many photogenic structures and perspectives

Close to several tourist attractions

Key negative

None but nothing exceptional

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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